Trembathite

Formula: (Mg,Fe)3B7O13Cl

Origin of name: for Lowell Trembath, Canadian mineralogist

 

Crystal system: hexagonal

Crystal class: 3m

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Colour: colourless, light blue

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: vitreous

Habit: rhombohedrons smaller than 2 mm

Hardness: 6 to 8 (estimated)

Specific gravity: 2.84 to 3.34

Cleavage: none

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Streak: white

 

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